This article is about making a cylinder on a pottery wheel.
Ceramics throwing cylinder.
The easiest way to do this is by throwing the clay with some force on the center.
So you re about to throw on a wheel and you re really excited about this but then the second that you do you end up having some major problems with centering clay it s frustrating and it s something that many potters have issues with when they re beginning on the wheel in this post we will discuss the top problems with centering clay and throwing clay and how to rectify them.
Follow these steps to get the desired result of a cylinder from a ball of clay.
In this section of ceramic arts network professional studio potters provide instruction as well as inspiration for anyone wanting to learn improve and master techniques on the pottery wheel.
Put the clay on the center of the wheel head.
Throwing clay on the potter s wheel is a rewarding activity that uses both mind and body.
Throw ten even walled 12 inch cylinders.
Spin the wheel fairly fast.
Watch this instructional ceramics video to throw a tall cylinder on a pottery wheel.
I won t divulge how long it has been since i had that assignment but i still got a ton out of this demo.
To begin you must gather your tools and materials.
The foundations of wheel throwing will be taught during this 5 week ceramics course one 2 5 hour class per week.
The tall cylinder can then take on a more unique shape.
Students will be taught how to throw cylinder and bowl forms turn trim the bases of pieces and glazing techniques using special ves glazes.
For some people throwing clay on the pottery wheel can be addictive.
Using one hand to act as a brace it is necessary to keep to a careful process of slowly pulling the clay upwards with even pressure until the clay walls are about 1 4 thick.
With a bowl of water wet hands and clay.
But before all of that he gives one of the best cylinder throwing demos i ve seen.
If you are one of those people you have come to the right place.
Making a cylinder is the the most basic form and serves as a beginning point for most aspiring ceramicists.